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Head of Electrical, Instrumentation, Control

Safeguard Global

🇺🇸Austin, USexecutive

  • atex
  • dcs
  • iec 60079
  • iec 61131
  • iec 61511
  • industrial instrumentation
  • medium-voltage systems
  • plc
  • sis
  • vde

⚡ Head of Electrical, Instrumentation & Control Department ⚡

📍 Germany | Full Time

💬 German; English - fluent

🌍 Direct impact on Europe's energy independence and decarbonization goals

⚡ Work on first-of-its-kind infrastructure projects

🚀 Opportunity to build and shape an engineering department from the ground up

As Head of E,I&C, you will take ownership of the entire Electrical, Instrumentation & Control discipline across large-scale industrial projects.

This is a strategic leadership role combining technical excellence, team development, and project execution.

What you'll do:

🔹 Build, lead, and develop a high-performing E,I&C engineering team

🔹 Drive technical excellence across all E,I&C deliverables

🔹 Oversee engineering standards, specifications, and design guidelines

🔹 Manage discipline resources, budgets, schedules, and project priorities

🔹 Ensure compliance with IEC, VDE, ATEX, and industry regulations

🔹 Lead collaboration with EPC/EPCm partners, suppliers, and contractors

🔹 Integrate E,I&C solutions seamlessly with Process, Mechanical, and Construction teams

🔹 Support the delivery of cutting-edge industrial facilities

What we're looking for:

🔹Degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation, Instrumentation, or related discipline

🔹15+ years of E,I&C engineering experience within chemical, oil & gas, energy, power generation, mining, or other large industrial facilities

🔹Strong expertise in DCS, PLC, SIS, medium-voltage systems, and industrial instrumentation

🔹 Deep understanding of IEC 61511, IEC 61131, IEC 60079 (ATEX/Ex), VDE standards

🔹Proven experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams in EPC/EPCm project environments

🔹 Ability to drive technical decisions and engage effectively with stakeholders, contractors, and suppliers

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